Celebrity Chef, James Martin, is coming home to his roots when he opens The Conference and Hospitality Show 2011 at Savile’s Hall, The Royal Armouries Leeds on Thursday March 17th. Yorkshire born James’ appearance at the show co-incides with the opening of his first restaurant in the UK for over 10 years – inside the prestigious Alea casino adjacent to the Royal Armouries in Clarence Dock Leeds.  
 
Not only is James opening the show at 9.30 am but he is also making a guest appearance at the Alea Casino Exhibition Stand where he will be doing a book signing from 10am to 11am where visitors to the Show can meet the Chef in person.
 
His restaurant, aptly named The Leeds Kitchen by James Martin, is scheduled to open towards the end of March 2011.
 
James said: “As I’m a born and bred Yorkshire man, I have been searching for the right location for some time and Alea and Clarence Dock have everything I am looking for. I can’t wait to open shortly, and deliver – along with my team - some of the best of British cooking Leeds has experienced.”